Dr Seuss Arguably, Dr Seuss is one of the best children's authors of all time. Hardly a human in the world has never heard of the rhyming cat in a hat! But did you know that you've been saying his name wrong all of these years? Yup! Dr Zooss is, in fact, Dr Zoyss. Y'learn something new every day! Alexander Laing wrote a witty poem on the subject; You're wrong as the deuce And you shouldn't rejoice If you're calling him Zooss He pronounces it Zoice Dr Seuss - Theodor Seuss Geisel - was born on 2nd March 1904 to Henrietta and Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA and … [Read more...] about My Dr Seuss favourites
Book Reviews
Ten Books to Read Before You Grow Up
Reading is a highly important part of life, and the more you read, the more you begin to enjoy new stories and genres. Every kid should be encouraged to read a lot, and there are some books that will spark that motivation. Here are ten books that I think every little person should read before they grow up. Charlotte’s Web - EB White This story about a quirky pig named Wilbur and his spider friend Charlotte is a true childhood classic that will capture your heart both as a child and later in life. There are many important themes that come out throughout this enthralling and fun-loving story … [Read more...] about Ten Books to Read Before You Grow Up
Zombies, Trolls, and Things Under the Bed – My Favourite Book Monsters
Are you afraid of monsters? Common sense tells us that we should be if they were real, but luckily, they aren’t! Because of this, we can enjoy stories about these fictional creatures, even if they make our hearts stop at times. Many great children’s authors have tales about monsters, and we’ve taken the time to pick out some of our favorite characters from these stories. Below are a few of the stories that inspired my children's tale of a group of friends overcoming a mini-zombie apocalypse. Mommy Zombie Apocalypse by DM Burdett The Wild Things – “Where the Wild Things Are” By … [Read more...] about Zombies, Trolls, and Things Under the Bed – My Favourite Book Monsters
Why Should We All Read Dr Seuss
When it comes to being educational, entertaining, and motivational, Dr. Seuss is truly a master. From Green Eggs and Ham to Oh, The Places You’ll Go, Dr. Seuss books are silly, optimistic adventures for children of all ages. However, his reach goes beyond only children, as many adults still enjoy reading his books, whether on their own or with their kids. His clever rhymes and positive attitude provide a great form of entertainment for us all. For those who have never read Dr. Seuss or who haven’t picked up one of his books in a while, consider these reasons why we all should be reading his … [Read more...] about Why Should We All Read Dr Seuss